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Today, 10:22 AM

Mike replied to a thread The Truth about D/A and A/D conversion and Digital Media Primer in Computer/Digital Audio

How do you avoid the fact that music which goes through the proverbial cocktail blender of analog converted to digital and then converted back again doesn’t lose something? And we won’t even begin to discuss the overuse of compression with digital....

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Yesterday, 09:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Remastered & Pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound From Original Analog Tapes!

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January 14, 2021, 08:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Cut by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman from the Original Analog Master Tapes! This Incredible Album From the '70s is Now Available on Two 180 Gram 45rpm LPs & Pressed at Pallas! Great German pressing on this one. Best I’ve ever heard it. ...

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January 14, 2021, 07:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread introduction in DIY

Welcome!

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January 14, 2021, 06:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Help Me Pick a Surround Pre-Amp/Processor in Home Theater & Video

I’m very happy with mine: M17 V2 - NAD Electronics I have the NAD in the family room and the Trinnov in the Home Theater. The NAD is a great performer, better than the Marantz I previously had.

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January 14, 2021, 06:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread MAGICO M9’s in Magico

M9 — Magico Loudspeakers

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January 14, 2021, 02:17 PM

Mike replied to a thread MQA: That Sounds Good. To Me. in Computer/Digital Audio

Funny, the ones who say they don’t care about MQA, insist on having it as part of the alphabet soup when buying a new DAC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 14, 2021, 01:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric

You’ll thank me later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 14, 2021, 09:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric

I’m still playing with the filters, but 4fs is my fave so far. I’m also anxiously waiting for Roon certification too. Even though I hate the bugginess of Roon and realize it may not be sonically the best, it will be the best option for the...

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January 14, 2021, 08:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric

So much of that going on with the used market right now. It’s really annoying. The historically speaking there wasn’t always a major difference between the K1 and K3. But with the XD series, there is a significant difference between the...

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January 13, 2021, 08:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Turntables

And they supply tables quickly (like 3 days).

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January 13, 2021, 08:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Turntables

The setup shown (and in the video) is UNDER $6K MSRP. Killa!

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January 13, 2021, 08:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

It isn’t showing...

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January 13, 2021, 07:56 PM

Mike started a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Turntables

Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables and Electronics. Here is our brand new P8 and Rega Aria Phonost - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 13, 2021, 07:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Aaron Neville's Warm Your Heart — double LP set, 45 RPM from Analogue Productions! Mastered from the original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman Plating and 180-gram pressing by Quality Record Pressings Tip-on gatefold jacket by Stoughton...

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January 13, 2021, 06:12 AM

Mike replied to a thread Boulder 1161 in Boulder Amplifiers

It sounds the same as the 1160, just a little less power.

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January 12, 2021, 10:55 PM

Mike replied to a thread Luxman M900u Monos and C900u in Luxman

Hi, welcome and thank you for the kind words. Buy another 900u would be my recommendation. The pre change will be a lateral move. The 900u will take your power from 150 watts to over 600 in mono mode, and still handle the impedance swings of the...

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January 12, 2021, 01:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Another home run. Various Artists-The Wonderful Sounds Of Male Vocals-200 Gram Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds From the Analog Tape Masters Each Track Selected By Acoustic Sounds Owner Chad Kassem

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January 12, 2021, 11:22 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Research Announces Everest in Shunyata Research

I’ll try to clean up the offending posts later today. As for the ignore feature, I think you can do that through the web browser only.

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January 12, 2021, 11:06 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Research Announces Everest in Shunyata Research

Think of the Everest/Combo more in terms of Sonic benefits over the 6000sv2/Sigma XC or Alpha XC rather than current benefits. That being said, in an apartment, I would be very happy with the 6000Sv2/Sigma or Alpha combo. The Everest is quite...

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January 12, 2021, 10:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Research Announces Everest in Shunyata Research

This morning, I am fondly remembering the good old days of civility. I sure love my Everest/Omega XC. I’m certain it was a big part in my digital sounding sooooo good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 11, 2021, 08:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

You like it? Use a mono cart. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 11, 2021, 08:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Research Announces Everest in Shunyata Research

Myself and Puma Cat have. The Everest builds on everything the 6000Sv2 gives you and just takes it to another level. More depth, blackness, layering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 11, 2021, 08:11 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Restored and remastered from the original analog tape masters by Andreas Meyer. Lacquer cutting by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, pressed at RTI. Recorded in 1950. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 10, 2021, 07:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

“Mastered by Joe Reagoso from the original Reprise Records tapes at Friday Music Studios and Capitol Mastering in Hollywood.”

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January 9, 2021, 10:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 9, 2021, 07:13 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

I am actually burned out on any thread like this. You are absolutely right. No one knows anything but what they know. And what they know is maybe 1% or less of what is out there. I think threads on how to get the most out of what you already...

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January 9, 2021, 06:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

Two to my store! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 9, 2021, 12:27 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

$11,995 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 8, 2021, 10:46 PM

Mike started a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/09/new-luxman-l-595a-limited-edition.html?m=1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 8, 2021, 08:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Art of Listening in General Audio Discussion

Ha! Listen to the whole album. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 8, 2021, 08:19 PM

Mike started a thread The Art of Listening in General Audio Discussion

This is a good article. I find streaming causes a lot of hopping around. With vinyl, you sure won’t do that and with a CD, unlikely, but you may grab that remote. One of the reasons I love vinyl is that it literally forces you to listen to an...

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January 8, 2021, 07:26 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

I thought it was a cool idea too. Under your status of Junior, Senior etc. a big "Audiophile", in bold, for true believers. What do you know, MEP accidentally had something positive to contribute. 🌞

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January 8, 2021, 01:21 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread The 11 best Neil Peart (Rush drummer) quotes about life ... in General Audio Discussion

While it interesting to read some quotes, I have never understood the fascination with what entertainers have to say. Dylan and Cat Stevens had some pretty deep lyrics. But to me, most others make pretty things to look at and listen too.

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January 8, 2021, 01:02 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

OMG so cool, there is actually an Ignore list. I like to limit the junk mail that comes to my inbox. Thanks And also thank you to Mike for that one.

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January 8, 2021, 12:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

Ok, my apologies. All good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 8, 2021, 12:13 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

I think he was saying he likes your forum as the topics are less myopic and stale.

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January 8, 2021, 12:09 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

I wonder if MEP has an opinion on what an Audiophile is. So often when he participates he is tell other why he doesn't like what they said. Not really talking to the issue to shape the topic.

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January 8, 2021, 11:02 AM

Mike replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

Thank you. I get a little irked when someone calls my baby ugly. I’ve tried to stay out a little of the conversations because I’m far more interested in learning what YOU guys think. For example, I learned a lot on the public pricing thread that...

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January 8, 2021, 10:02 AM

Mike replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

Seriously? I work hard to build and promote my forum. Unfucking believable.

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January 8, 2021, 12:19 AM

Kingrex replied to a thread Is This Reasonable? in General Audio Discussion

$820 is real money. But having the factory get in your unit, look around and perform the repairs is much better than some local tech digging around in a $12K machine. Maybe it is a belt. Maybe you can fix it. I do way to much DIY. I would pop...

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January 8, 2021, 12:10 AM

Kingrex replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

I brought it up much earlier as digital music is not just a DAC. It needs a good signal. Your existing DAC may actually be pretty good. It might suffer from an insufficient source. Changing to a better signal/server may give more bang for your...

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January 8, 2021, 12:04 AM

Kingrex replied to a thread New Rogue Audio Amp in Amplifiers

My head swirls when I read an amp review now a day.

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January 7, 2021, 11:04 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

Randy, I know you too well to have you get your undies that crumpled up in a bunch. So I don't respect your server. Big deal. I only make the point as I'm pretty passionate about digital as I have been in it since the days of hot rodding Mac...

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January 7, 2021, 09:38 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

Point taken MPW. I have meet people online who have spent a significant amount of time building out an excellent digital foundation with attention paid to streaming. Good routers, modems and switches with proper cables and PS to maximize...

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January 7, 2021, 08:20 PM

Kingrex replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

So true. Is Bill Gates with a $500 audio system who never listens to it an audiophile? I threw the name out. The point is, the same type guy with a Ferrari he never drives because he prefers the Mercedes and Auto Aficionado. $5,000 can make...

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